Photo courtesy of Gentry Family Funeral Service - Yadkinville
Jun 5, 1945 - Jul 16, 2019
Very sorry to hear about this we had tried to get together but my health didn't aloud us that time
July 19, 2019
Remembered By
Johnny Brooks
July 19, 2019 | Winston Salem, NC | Family
Very sorry for your loss at least he is not hurting any more losing a lots of cousins
Mary Jane Hamilton
July 19, 2019 | Linwood, NC | Family
So sorry for the family's loss. May wonderful memories always be with you and may you rejoice in salvation given by our Lord!
Debra and Brent Hester
July 18, 2019 | Wilkesboro, NC | Friend
Ted E. Lee Porter, Sr., 74, passed away peacefully at Novant Forsyth Medical Center on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.
He was born in Wilkes County, NC on June 5, 1945; son of the late Alice Porter.
Mr. Porter retired from R J Reynolds Tobacco Company. He enjoyed Nascar, a fan especially of Dale Earnhardt, loved his black chevys, John Deere tractors, his Harley Davidson; and was an avid coin and antique collector.
Survivors include his children; Terry Lee Porter, Joyce Atkinson, Heather Leigh Riggan (Benjamin) and Ted E. Lee Porter, Jr., Also surviving his companion; Elsie Roe, 8 grandchildren; Cody Lee Porter, Jodie Lynn Porter, Julia Atkinson, Jena Atkinson, Felicity Leigh Riggan, Oakley Michael Porter and Briar Comer. Two sisters; Brenda Thompson (Jerry), and Sue Rash, 4 brothers; Jackie, Jerry, Johnny and James Spicer, special family; Lance and Chris Porter, and his 4-legged companions Harley Davidson Porter and Duchess Porter.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers.
A celebration of life graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 11:00 am at West Yadkin Baptist Church cemetery with Mr. James Gillespie speaking. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 am at Gentry Family Funeral Service, Yadkinville.
The family would like to thank the CCICU Staff at Novant Forsyth Medical Center for all the great care to Mr. Porter.
Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Porter family.
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